OBITUARIES

Nov 20, 2022

Keith H. Johnson, 75, resident of Grayslake, IL passed away November 20, 2022, at his home.  He was born September 23, 1947, in Chicago to the late Arthur and Phyllis Johnson.

Keith married the love of his life on February 6, 1982. During his lifetime he managed to ensure his family was always early for their adventures....

Nov 19, 2022

Alexander Skilling Stewart, Jr., age 60, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on the 19th of November, 2022. Born to Alexander and Roseanne Stewart, Alex was lifelong resident of Lake County, Illinois.

A lover of fishing and the outdoors, Alex initially worked for the Lake County Forest Preserve District. However, he found his true vocation in Transportation, spending...

Nov 18, 2022

David A. Barnes, 89, of Round Lake, Il, passed away on November 18, 2022 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, Il. Dave was born on August 18, 1933 to William and Sarah Barnes, nee Hocket.

Dave was a hard working man all of his life. This began early in his life, as a child, working on his...

Nov 17, 2022

Joanne Marie Mumenthaler, 84, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away November 17, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born November 4, 1938 in Waukegan, IL to John and Maxine (nee: Troop) Murphy.

Joanne was a patron of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake.

Joanne is survived her...

Nov 16, 2022

Scott R. Firth, 72, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 16, 2022 at his home.  He was born January 16, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Eleanor Firth.

Scott was a Vietnam veteran having served for the US Army.  He enjoyed shooting, cards, cribbage, watching wrestling, and enjoying friends and family and dining out....

Nov 15, 2022

Carol J. Garrison of Lake Bluff, IL passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving daughter at Lake Forest Hospital on November 15th, 2022 at the age of 83. She was born on May 23rd,1939 at Lake Forest Hospital to Sherman and Aileen (née Kangas) Shepherd.

She leaves behind two loving children Kelly (James) Hanrahan of...

Nov 12, 2022

Joel A. Richter, 47, a resident of Libertyville, IL, passed away November 12, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born May 10, 1975 in Burlington, WI to Larry and Patricia Richter.

Joel had worked at Richter's Sentry/ Marketplace in Twin Lakes, WI most of his life.  He later worked as an independent...

Nov 8, 2022

Juan Almanza Patino, age 46, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away on November 8, 2022 in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on September 19, 1976 in Mexico to Isabel Patino Arreguin and Jose Almanza Gonzalez.  He was a fan of Jaripeo, addicted to work and a good cook and dancer.

Juan is survived by his...

Nov 7, 2022

Ernesto Martinez, 58, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away November 7, 2022 at his home.  He was born July 10, 1964 in Mexico to Manuel and Angela Martinez Flores.

Ernesto is survived by his wife, Silvia Martinez, his children Andrea Martinez, Alberto Martinez, Adriana Martinez, and Angel Ernesto Martinez, his mother and father Angela and Manuel...

Nov 5, 2022

Joseph W. Stupar of Ingleside died on November 5, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital.  Joe was born in Waukegan, IL the second son of Joseph L. and Joan (nee: Jorgensen) Stupar.  He attended Immaculate Conception grade school, Waukegan High School, and in 1978 Joe married MaryAnne (nee: Bertram) at Immaculate Conception Church.  He began his career at Dexter Corporation...

Nov 4, 2022

Cully Jay Wasilas, 33, a resident of McHenry, IL, passed away on November 4, 2022.  He was born on January 26, 1989 in Waukegan to Jay Wasilas and Lisa (nee Henry) Walker.  Cully was a lover of music and avid sports fan.

Cully is survived by his father, Jay Wasilas; his mother, Lisa (Larry) Walker; his sisters,...

Nov 4, 2022

James A. Bechtel, age 73, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on November 4, 2022 in Grayslake, IL.  He was born on November 24, 1948 in Dover, Ohio to Robert and Myrtle "Sue" Bechtel.  He was the eldest of seven siblings.

Jim earned the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star for his service during the...

Nov 4, 2022

Edward Arthur Boehm, age 80, a resident of Fox lake, IL, passed away on November 4, 2022 at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL.  He was born on April 22, 1942 in Chicago, Il to Edward and Lorna Boehm nee Bruce.

Edward is survived by his significant other of 50 years, Anna...

Nov 4, 2022

Michael Eugene Davis, age 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on November 4, 2022 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on September 26, 1954 in Kirksville, MO to Ken and Delores Davis.

Michael is survived by his wife of 44 years, Deborah (née Kepler); his mother, Delores (née Bell) Davis; his sons,...

Nov 2, 2022

Kathy Ax, 65, born in Chicago, resident of Round Lake, was an extremely loving daughter, sister, and aunt who passed away on November 2, 2022. Raised in Edison Park/Norwood area. Kathy was in the first female class admitted to Lane Tech, and graduated from Taft High School. She loved music and was a member of The Chicago Youth Symphony...

Nov 2, 2022

Dawn Marie (Hathaway) Kaad of Wheaton, IL passed away early Wednesday, November 2nd. She died knowing the fact that the Cubs were about to win the World Series that night and having full faith that Hillary Clinton was going to be the first female president of the United States on Nov 8th. She was known for loving whole heartedly...

Oct 28, 2022

Josephine Vaccaro Schumacher passed away on October 28, at the age of 92 in Grayslake, IL. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and great grandmother who was always there when anyone needed her with a smile on her face, a happy disposition and ready to jump in and help out with anything anyone needed, everyone who met Jo...

Oct 24, 2022

Carol L. Harding, age 74, a resident of Grayslake, Il, passed away on October 24, 2022 at her home.  She was born on January 27, 1948 in Chicago to Leo and Gertrude Przekurat.

Carol is survived by her children, Cindy (Bob) Joncek of Henderson, NV and Brian (Amy) Harding of Germantown, TN; her grandchildren, Brianna (Cal) Harding...

Oct 23, 2022

Robert J. Guthridge, 73, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away October 23, 2022, after a long battle with Pulmonary Hypertension at Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago, IL.  He was born October 21, 1949.

Bob was an award-winning artist. He was most recently a concert and nature photographer, a sculptor and cartoonist. He worked in Information Systems...

Oct 23, 2022

George John Skowzgird, 90, a resident of Wauconda, passed away on October 23, 2022 at Thrive of Lake County in Mundelein, IL.  He was born on September 23, 1932 to Frances and Anton Skowzgird. George was born and raised on the southside of Chicago, and spent many summers at his stepsister's farm in Michigan.  He was a lifelong Chicago...